Assessment Of Information Quality In Logistic Management Information System And Associated System Level Factors In Public Health Facilities In Jimma Zone.
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2018-05-10
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Addis Ababa University
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Background: The primary goal for information quality is to deliver information which is accurate, timely and completeness information to manager. information quality is viewed as an essential element in measuring logistic management information system. The objectives of the study: To assessing information quality and the factors that affect information quality in logistic management information system at services delivery point in Jimma Zone public health facility. Specific emphasis was put on the effect of system quality and information quality dimension information quality in logistic management information systemat services delivery point in Jimma Zone public health facility. Methods:The study used an explanatory approach to understand the factor that determines information quality. A total of 84 respondents were selected for the study. The researcher used both stratified and simple random sampling techniques in selecting the samples... Results: The results showed that over 63.6% ,64.6% and 63 of the information reported were inaccurate, incomplete and untimely respectively and influenced by data management system. The overall mean score of information quality was 1.8 indicating that poor information quality. Information quality dimension with (β1 = 0.356) and system component quality with β2 = 0.241) imply that they positively impact on information quality. The study findings confirmed that information quality dimensions and system quality factors positively affect information quality in in logistic management information system at services delivery point in Jimma Zone public health facility. Conclusions: Findings indicate that information quality in Jimma Zone logistic management information system was low quality, which is affected by information quality dimensions and system quality. Recommendations: The study recommended that public health facilities should purposely invest in data departments that can oversee the monitoring and evaluation function, conducting of formal trainings for all staff in data management and joint supervision in quality assurance and improvement to promote sustainability in public health facilities.
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logistics, management,information, Dimension.